Kazuya Kamenashi Reflects on KAT-TUN Disbandment on Oshare Clip
The episode offers Kamenashi's first extended public reflection on the end of KAT-TUN, framed by testimonials from co-stars who knew him before and during his idol career.
Eiga Natalie
Music
Gakumas Songs 'Fighting My Way' and 'Hatanagi Misuzu' Show K-Pop and EDM Influence
The article frames Gakumas songs as a direct continuation of the EDM and K-pop lineage, suggesting the game's music is designed to attract listeners outside the existing Idolmaster fanbase.
Inside
Yonino Channel Reaches 5 Million YouTube Subscribers
The subscriber count marks the first time a YouTube channel linked to STARTO ENTERTAINMENT has hit 5 million, and the milestone arrives as the channel's relaxed, amateur style continues to draw a large audience.
KAI-YOU
Tohakusha to Sell Original Goods at Steins;Gate Orchestra Concert in Nagoya
The sponsorship and venue goods lineup extend the franchise's 15th anniversary merchandising push into a live orchestral event, following a sold-out run at the Matsudo performance.
ASCII.jp
Seo In Guk Fan Event Second Part Program Details Announced
The detailed program for the second part shows the event is structured as a participatory fan experience rather than a standard brand presentation, with interactive games and exclusive benefits tied to product purchases.
ASCII.jp
U-FRET Singer-Songwriter Audition 2026 Grand Prize Goes to Mayushi
The audition's 5 million impressions and 100,000-plus votes for the Grand Prize show that a fan-voting model on a dedicated app can generate significant engagement for discovering new singer-songwriters.
ASCII.jp
Summer Headphone Festival Mini 2026 Set for July 18 in Tokyo
The event marks the 13th edition at this venue and the 41st overall, maintaining a regular rhythm of free-access headphone listening events that drew over 1,300 visitors at the previous single-floor edition.
ASCII.jp
YSS and Suu Kiuha Discuss Virtual-Real Music World-Building
The profile shows how virtual-born artists are building self-contained creative worlds across digital and physical spaces without major-label backing.
KAI-YOU
The Yellow Monkey VR Live Exhibition to Tour Three Cities From August 17
The exhibition gives fans a way to experience a key tour finale in VR, while the Tokyo-only '10th Anniversary Special' section marks a decade since the band's reunion.
PANORA
Kenshi Yonezu Releases "Karasu" Music Video for 2026 NHK Soccer Theme
The music video extends the song's thematic exploration of individuality within group competition through Yamada's shipyard imagery, while the track itself has already become a commercial hit and is being broadcast during World Cup matches.
Anime Anime
Sakusuzaku Announces First Full Album 'REVERSE WAVE'
The album marks Sakusuzaku's first full-length release under Pony Canyon's new HAMMER COLLECTIVE label, assembling a wide range of club and internet music producers.
PANORA
2PM's Past Singles Become Mini CD Collection Gashapon for 15th Anniversary
This is 2PM's first appearance in a Gashapon product, packaging their Japanese singles as collectible miniatures with personal touches from the members.
Dengeki Hobby Web
This Is LAST Talks Theme Song for 'I Wish You Were Dead' Film
The event revealed how the band approached writing the theme song, with vocalist Yoho Kikuchi saying he wrote it 'putting my life on the line,' and director Kanai confirming the band members also appear in the film.
Eiga Natalie
NiziU's NIZOO Characters Get Gashapon Connectable Mascots
This is the first gashapon release for the NIZOO characters, turning the group's mascots into a collectible physical product with a connecting gimmick.
Dengeki Hobby Web
YOASOBI's 'UNDEAD' Music Video Surpasses 100 Million Views
The milestone confirms 'UNDEAD' as a sustained hit for YOASOBI nearly two years after release, alongside the group's continued expansion into touring and new EP releases.
Anime Anime
Inside Games Reviews Two Rock Songs From Gakuen Idolmaster
The review highlights how Gakuen Idolmaster's music, particularly its rock tracks, draws on established artists like Yoshikatsu Shuto to create songs that stand apart from the series' usual pop sound.
Inside
Enhypen VR Concert Gets Theatrical Release With Unreleased Footage
The theatrical release expands a VR concert into a multi-format cinema event, giving fans a new way to experience the performance beyond the headset.
Eiga Natalie
Japan Passes Amended Copyright Law for In-Store BGM Royalties
The amendment closes a longstanding gap in Japan's copyright framework, aligning domestic law with international norms and potentially opening royalty streams for Japanese performers when their songs are used abroad.
KAI-YOU
AI Music Creator ezo-momo Releases New Song 'Shirokuma Kakigōri' on June 26
The release marks ezo-momo's first foray into directing an animated music video, expanding the AI music creator's output beyond audio into visual storytelling.
ASCII.jp
Death Note the Musical Announces Full London Cast
This London staging is a full production with a revised script and new songs, and it is positioned as a potential launchpad for a Broadway run.
Anime News Network
Danganronpa Joins Square Enix's Game Music Jam Level 1 Lineup
The addition of Danganronpa, a Spike Chunsoft property, broadens the event's scope beyond Square Enix's own catalog, signaling a cross-publisher approach to the game music live experience.
4Gamer.net
03- Performance Launches Discord Community 03- Connect for Hip-Hop Creators
03- Performance, a YouTube-based media outlet known for discovering young rappers and holding live events, is now building a direct online infrastructure to match creators who otherwise rely on social media or personal introductions.
KAI-YOU
DJ KOO and Guinness Record Holder DJ RINOKA to Perform at Tokyo Bon Dance x Steam Festival
The festival positions Bon Odori as a modern, cross-generational cultural event by pairing veteran DJ KOO with child prodigy DJ RINOKA and adding a STEAM education component.
ASCII.jp
Nu Festival 2026 Turns Takanawa Gateway City Into a Music and Art Venue
The festival's full lineup and timetable reveal a rare concentration of international electronic and ambient acts, including several Japan debuts and world premieres, in a newly developed urban space JR East frames as an experimental cultural field.
ASCII.jp